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In General
Massage therapy has been proven beneficial in treating cancer-related fatigue,
sleep disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, low back pain, immunity suppression,
spinal cord injuries, autism, post-operative surgery, age-related disorders,
infertility, eating disorders, giving up smoking, depression etc: the list goes
on and on. This is because, by working on the body, we also work holistically,
on spiritual, emotional and mental levels as well as the physical level.
On a Purely Physical Level, Massage:
- Tones and firms muscles
- Helps to prevent muscular atrophy (wasting through injury/paralysis
- Increases the range of joint movement
- Stimulates the circulation, both of the blood and lymph
- Loosens muscular tension and pains
- Frees the body of lactic acid, which builds up through too much or too
little exercise, and urea, thus enabling the muscle fibres to slide easily
over each other
- Improve the physical appearance of the skin
- Promotes deep abdominal breathing vital to the function of the abdominal
organs (and increased efficiency in draining and supply blood)
- Can raise or lower blood pressure
- Improves the endocrine and nervous systems
- Helps rid the body of waste products
- Increases the metabolic process
Holistic Effects of Massage:
- Relaxes the autonomic nervous system to promote relaxation and that
feels good factor
- Increases your body self awareness and sensitivity
- Reduces stress, tension and anxiety levels
- Reduces fatigue
- Calms the nervous system and has a centring/balancing effect
- Relaxes, refocuses and clears your mind
- Helps improve and maintain your posture
- Helps fulfil your need for a caring and nurturing touch
- Touch can make us feel wanted, encouraging self esteem
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